The electrical on that one is split.For us, and the option without knowing any more I'd recommend is to : We found the easiest thing to do was to pay the bills yourself and simply build what you think is the average utility bills attributable to each space into the rent price.In terms of marketing, market the place at the lower so you don't turn away people and then negotiate you paying those bills (the increase in rent functionallyThat said, there are other options but of course they involve cost. 

Don't get involved with their personal property issues and let them know the same.

Ive been involved in REI since I was a kid but going off on my own has been daunting. 

Suggestions--be fair but firm, stick to your written policies, treat all people equally, do not get involved in a tenant's life or drama. 

You’re betting on appreciation and choosing to lose money monthly (rather than increasing a down payment) to make that educated guess and keep capital in the bank.

I think the trick to getting involved in real estate is to start. 

My experience has been that your return on investment correlates with your involvement in the process.

Your better bet is with the income from the business and adding back any depreciation expense you are claiming. 

I work full time, but I want to become involved in real estate "on the side" to gain passive cash flow. 

I've seen hand sketched site plans approved but these calculations are much more involved.